Miloe’s Bob Kabeya is using music to overcome the darkness of the world
Minneapolis indie project Miloe unleashes a sound that will lull you into pure bliss. Vocalist Bob Kabeya was born and raised in the Democratic Republic of the Congo but moved to the United States when he was 8. He recalls that he was surrounded by musicians from an early age and picked up piano at...
Dave Grohl reveals disco inspiration behind Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’
In a new interview, Dave Grohl spoke with Pharrell Williams on how much he was inspired by disco during the creation of Nirvana’s sophomore album, Nevermind. The discussion was featured in Grohl’s new Paramount+ series From Cradle To Stage. The series explores the relationship between musicians and their mothers. It has also given Grohl space...
Eyedress announces ‘Mulholland Drive’ with "Prada" & "Brain Dead"—watch
Eyedress has announced his fourth studio album, Mulholland Drive, will arrive Aug. 27 from Lex Records. The news comes with a glimpse of what’s to come in the form of two new singles, “Prada” (feat. Triathalon) and “Brain Dead.” Read more: Halsey announces upcoming album ‘If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power’ Eyedress has...
Photographer Sean Murphy recalls shooting blink-182, Green Day and more
Alternative Press is resurrecting the Alternative Press Gallery, our section dedicated to the world of music photography. With each issue, we’ll take a look into the archives, highlighting some of the most iconic photographers and memorable shoots from the history of the magazine and beyond. Along the way, we will explore the great moments that...
11 tracks that perfectly encapsulate their entire era of music
Music often leaves a deep mark on its era. Songs become embedded in our consciousness through their ability to perfectly capture a moment. They are burned even deeper into history through stories, newsreels and documentary footage, circulated by word-of-mouth as well as official documentation. For this reason, music gets mixed up somewhere between ourselves and...
Poppy’s new single “Her" comes with a dystopian stop-motion video
Poppy is continuing her content-heavy summer with a brand-new single, “Her,” produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen (M83, St. Vincent). Accompanying the song’s release is a dystopian stop-motion music video by animator/director Chris Ullens, whose iconic style has been featured in videos for Rex Orange County and Lee Ann Womack. Read more: Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’ opens with...